About this collection

Doane University Library is home to a vast archival collection containing a variety of items related to the history of Doane University. Founded by Thomas Doane in 1872, Doane College became Doane University in May 2016 and is the oldest private liberal arts and sciences college/university in Nebraska. In an effort to preserve and share our historical past, Doane University Library is providing Nebraska Memories with selected historical images of buildings, people and activities dating back to the founding of our great school.

Doane University Library Rights Statement

Doane University provides access to these materials for educational and research purposes, and for personal enjoyment. Permission to reproduce these images in any form other than for personal individual use must be obtained in writing from the Doane University Library. For more information about digital imaging use, contact us at: